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Ocean Escapes

Boats tours, scenic trips & private charter.

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Ocean Escapes has the largest fleet of RIBs in Cork Harbour and are the market leading providers of Private Charters, Public Trips, Corporate Trips and Commercial RIB Hire services. Our RIBs are fast, fun, safe, new and immaculately presented.

We supply RIBs for corporate events, private parties and to the commercial sector. We have worked tirelessly to delight our customers since we were established in 2015.

City Adventure

This trip is great if you’re looking to depart from Cork City and take in a few stops for drinks or explore one of the many scenic towns. Perfect for hens, stags, and work summer parties.

Duration from 3 hours

Departs from Cork City

Party size 10+ people

Harbour Discovery

Departing from the historic town of Cobh or the picturesque village of Crosshaven, the Harbour Discovery explores the world’s second-largest natural harbour. Take in all the sights and sounds of Cork’s breathtaking coastline & ancient history.

Duration from 1 hour

Departs from Cobh, Crosshaven

Party size 6+ people

Public Trip

Our public trips are ideal for smaller groups or individuals. Follow in the wake of the legendary RMS Titanic to Roches Point Lighthouse and beyond. Your personal skipper will bring you up close to some amazing scenery & unspoilt beaches.

Duration 1.5 hours

Party size 1+ people

Why book with us

Discovery begins here with Ocean Escapes. Experience Cork Harbour with its rugged coastline, scenic lighthouses, breathtaking cliffs and amazing maritime history. Whether you are seeking an epic adventure on the water, a family trip or wanting to have a few drinks with friends we’ll find the perfect boat trip for you.

We operate throughout the year!

The nights are drawing in and the temperature has noticeably dropped over the past couple of weeks, yet there’s still plenty of opportunity to get on the water with us. We operate year-round, boating is not just reserved for the summer months.

Corks Largest RIB Operator

Ocean Escapes currently operates four passenger RIBs making it Cork’s largest RIB operator. We pride ourselves in our fleet which are kept in pristine conditions to ensure a comfortable and safe trip for all our passengers.

Best Equipped Fleet

From inbuilt sound systems to suncream and water, we have everything on board to make your trip not only memorable but thoroughly enjoyable too.

Private Charters

Ocean Escapes is based in Cork Harbour but our boats can be transported anywhere in Ireland. We can create bespoke trips to meet our customers needs.

Ocean Escapes has been tasked with a huge range of jobs from Royal visit security support, film support and standby safety boats. Read below for some examples of our commercial work.

Whether you are seeking an epic adventure on the water, a family trip on the water or wanting to have a few drinks with some friends you’ll find it here with Ocean Escapes.

The craic and banter was flying.

“ We all had the best trip from start to finish. The craic and banter was flying, waters were crystal and calm and the overall experience was just incredible. ”

Andrew was so friendly and welcoming

“What an amazing trip out. Andrew was so friendly and welcoming and had a great sense of humour. We got to see lots of dolphins and beautiful views which was such and unreal experience.”

Such an enjoyable afternoon

“Such an enjoyable afternoon. Our skipper was funny, informative, entertaining and a real genuine guy.”

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Sunset cruise from cork city, sunset cruise from cork city, leave your cares behind on this 2.5 hour round trip.

Departing from Customs House Quay , the cruise offers an opportunity to unwind with a drink or two from our on board bar and take in the spectacular views aboard the Cailín Óir at twilight.

For over-18s only , the sunset cruises run each evening at 6.30pm from Easter to the October Bank Holiday.

This cruise follows a similar route to the Cork City Harbour Cruise but the views of the harbour – including around Rocky Island , Spike Island and the Spit Bank Lighthouse – are brought to life at sunset. We will also take in the beautiful colours, twinkling lights and iconic view of the historic village of Cobh.

The only thing more picturesque than Cork is Cork at sunset, so sit back and relax and leave your cares behind on this 2.5 hour round trip.

• Per Person – €35

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• This cruise is for over-18s only.
• It is advised to arrive at the Quay 15 minutes before we depart.
• Facilities onboard include a bar, a tuck shop, coffee dock and toilets.
• We depart from Custom House Quay, Cork City, T12 YC81.
• Printing your ticket is not necessary. A copy of your booking reference on a device is sufficient.

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Cork City Custom House Quay Cork T12 YC81

• Arrival Early: boarding 15 min before departure. No parking on the piers.
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• Departs Port of Cork Marina, Custom House Quay, Cork City & Kennedy Pier, Cobh,
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Get ready to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Cork Harbour - a place that boasts of magnificent scenery, top-rated attractions, and a rich history as the last point of departure for the iconic RMS Titanic.

But that's not all - buckle up and get ready to explore Cork Harbour in a way you've never seen before. Climb aboard one of our RIBs and set off on an adventure of a lifetime, taking in the stunning landscape from a completely unique perspective.

No matter where you choose to depart from - Cork City, Cobh, or Crosshaven - get ready to immerse yourself in the world's second-largest natural harbor, filled with breathtaking cliffs and panoramic views of Cork Harbour and beyond.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to discover Cork Harbour like never before!

• 7.9 km from Cork Airport
•   0.625 m from Cork City centre

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Cork Harbour Sailing Tours

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• Hour Glass Duration: 2 hours
• Calendar Availability: 7 days a week

Take a 2-hour exclusive historic sailing tour on the classic yacht Kernow!

Delve into the history of Cobh, Spike Island and the harbour. Sail passed the iconic St Colemans Cathedral and Sirus Arts Centre, one of the original homes of Royal Cork Yacht Club. Then out towards the Atlantic Ocean and the Titanic’s last anchorages, past the Spit Bank lighthouse, the oldest screw piled lighthouse in the world.

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Self Drive Boat Hire in Cobh, Ireland

Enjoy a sightseeing boat tour of Cobh’s Seaside Promenade, Spike Island and  Cork Harbour at an enjoyable pace with our self drive boat rental. Perfect for families and groups of all ages.

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Experience the thrill of exploring Cork Harbour with the wind in your hair. Enjoy an unforgettable journey around the second largest harbour in the  world!  Charter a private boat tour for your friends and family.

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Cork Harbour Tour

Ahead of the upcoming season, we here at Discovering Cork took a first run at some of our great shore excursion routes over the weekend. With the conditions improving by the day and plenty of great Cork shore excursions to look forward to in 2015, our Cork Harbour Tour was a great way to spend the weekend as we move into Spring in Cork.

With choppy waters ahead of us, we set out for our Cork Harbour Boat Tour. Despite the fresh conditions, the experienced captain put our minds at ease from the start, and the boat did little more than sway across the waves.  We set out into the depths of Cork Harbour for a little bit of seal spotting. With plenty of sea life to admire from our relative comforts as we stood out on deck, it was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. We were out on the water for a good two hours, with plenty of interesting sightings made and lots of laughs shared. St Colman’s Cathedral stood out like a beacon from the mainland of Cobh, seeming all the more impressive from out on the Cork Harbour Tour.

After a lap around Spike Island, it was time to head back towards the big beacon in the skyline, and take our ship back into port. After a fantastic day out on the water, we can certainly heartily endorse the Cork Harbour Boat Tour now.

Discovering Cork offer some fantastic Cork day tours, with coach trips across our Wild Atlantic Way coastlines and on up into all parts of the county. The Cork-Blarney-Kinsale tour is a particular highlight, with your experienced local guide bringing you all the way from Cork Harbour in Cobh to the world famous Blarney Castle. The journey is a wonderful ride through the Cork countryside, before you arrive at Blarney Castle itself to get the gift of the gab. The next stop is into Blarney Village, home of the fantastic Blarney Woollen Mills, where you can get all your traditional Irish clothing.

This tour proceeds on to Kinsale, which is the very pinnacle of Ireland’s Gourmet Riviera. You can explore all the best spots in Kinsale, which is easily one of the most naturally stunning towns in all of Ireland. This immaculately clean seaside town is home to the delightful Kinsale Harbour, as well as Charles’ Fort and a lofty and interesting history that you can explore when in town. The Cork-Blarney-Kinsale tour is ideal for those who want to see as much of Cork as they can in a short time.

With Discovering Cork offering a series of great Cork day tours, such as the Cork City & Jameson Distillery Tour and the Waterford Crystal Tour,  as well as the Cork Harbour Boat Tour, you can be sure of getting the best Cork day trips with us. Whether you want to tour the harbour or simply explore County Cork, Discovering Cork Day have plenty on offer for any Cork day trips.

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List of Cork Boat Tours

A list of Boat Trips, Cruises, Tours, Adventure, Rides & Safaris in County Cork, Ireland.

The follow is a list of boat trips, cruises, tours and sea safaris in County Cork, Ireland. It was put together from what was discovered on the web so as to make thing easier for those searching for a boat ride in county cork. Hope you find it useful.

Atlantic Whale and Wildlife Tours

Cork, Ireland Atlantic Whale and Wildlife Tours

Baltimore Wildlife Tours

Cork, Ireland +353 86 301 4971

Cork Sea Safari

Cork, Ireland +353 86 820 8565

Ocean Escapes

Cork, Ireland +353 86 401 0627 Ocean Escapes

Shearwater Wildlife Tours

Ballinglanna, Cork, P85HN59, Ireland 086 199 3613 Shearwater Wildlife Tours

West Cork Boat Services

Main St, Ballincolla, Union Hall, Co. Cork, Ireland 086 252 6604 West Cork Boat Services

Ballycotton Island Lighthouse Tours

Cork, Ireland Ballycotton Sea Adventures

Cork Harbour Boat Hire

17 Westbourne Pl, Kilgarvan, Cobh, Co. Cork, P24 V628 Ireland 086 074 7926 Cork Harbour Boat Hire

Kinsale Harbour Cruises

Scilly, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland 086 250 5456

Schull Sea Safari

Pier Rd, Meenvane, Schull, Co. Cork, Ireland 086 269 2101 Schull Sea Safari

Spike Island Tours

Cork, Ireland Spike Island Cork

Whale of a Time

Penrose House, Penrose Quay, Garranekinnefeake, Co. Cork Ireland 086 328 3250 Whale Of A Time

Check the recommandations for County Cork Boat Rides

Hopefully the above is useful to you in finding a boat trip in county Cork, Ireland. We’ve tried to fit in all operators. If you spot an edit that is needed or if you are an operator that is not already included, please let us know. Hope you have a great boat trip. Lets us know how you get on and who you’d recommend. Cheers. Cliff 

List of Boat Tours by county in Ireland

As we provide boat trips in counties Carlow , Kildare , Kilkenny and Laois ; its therefore understandable that we are going to recommend them first (Hope ye don’t mind). However, below are links to all the boat trips in Ireland by all providers. These are arranged by county. Enjoy!

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